Outlook Security Update and Internet Mail Only Mode

[James Minard]

Is there a way to workaround the Outlook Security update when Outlook is in
Internet Mail Only mode? The client does not use an exchange server, just a
pop3 download from a mail server on the internet. The programmers in my
office have asked me to find an answer on this (I'm not a developer, I'm a
network technician) because they are developing an application (first time
using doing any type of Outlook integration) that will be generating emails
and sending them automatically through the users email account. I've been
out to slipstick.com and looked around, but everything seems to point to
using the administrative templates within an Exchange environment, I don't
see anything for Internet Mail Only mode. I also directed our programmers to
look into using Outlook Redemption, but one of them told me that it might
work, but looked pretty complex. Not being a programmer, I have no idea. I
would hate to think that our best option would be to revert back to a
version of Outlook that does not have the email security update. Thanks in
advance for any suggestions.

James Minard, MCP
(e-mail address removed)

 

[Ken Slovak - [MVP - Outlook]]

Redemption works but some things don't in Internet only mode, because
of the limited MAPI library. For example DeliverNow doesn't work. It's
somewhat complex, especially if you are using MAPI filtering and
tables, but far less so than raw Extended MAPI.

Other than using Express ClickYes or writing your own equivalent of
that code (you can google for an example that makes Redemption look
simple) you don't have many choices.

I'd recommend switching to corporate/workgroup mode and using
Redemption. It isn't that hard if you're a competent programmer and
are familiar with CDO coding. Or you could always hire someone who was
competent to code it for you.

Another alternative would be to code to send using the SMTP server in
Windows and not using Outlook coding at all.